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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,365 Lexus IS 250 | |||||
| Difference: $4,180 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,317 Lexus IS 250 | |||||
| Difference: $6,310 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | IS | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,990 | $35,440 | $32,900 | $39,000 | $56,300 |
| Base Invoice | $26,389 | $31,186 | $30,597 | $36,270 | $52,359 |
| Sport Package | 3,695 | 3,695 | |||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,990 | 3,990 | |||
| Headlight washers | 100 | 100 | |||
| Premium II Package | 3,500 | 1,350 | 1,100 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,980 | 2,980 | 2,980 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,570 | 1,570 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Seating Package | 2,980 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,956 | 2,956 | |||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,302 | 3,302 | |||
| Headlight washers | 80 | 80 | |||
| Premium II Package | 3,255 | 1,256 | 1,023 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,771 | 2,771 | 2,771 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,460 | 1,460 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Seating Package | 2,771 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,785 | 7,785 | 8,770 | 6,620 | 7,780 |
| Options (change) | 6,338 | 6,338 | 8,155 | 6,156 | 7,234 |
| Destination | 590 | 590 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $38,365 | $43,815 | $42,545 | $46,495 | $67,055 |
| Total Invoice | $33,317 | $38,114 | $39,627 | $43,301 | $62,568 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,623 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | IS | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 14 | 300, 14 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $38,365 | $43,815 | $42,545 | $46,495 | $67,055 |
| Adjustments for Features | -360 | -1,410 | 0 | -1,450 | -3,200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,005 | $42,405 | $42,545 | $45,045 | $63,855 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,400 | $0 | $2,500 | $21,310 |
| Total Invoice | $33,317 | $38,114 | $39,627 | $43,301 | $62,568 |
| Adjustments for Features | -313 | -1,227 | 0 | -1,350 | -2,986 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,004 | $36,887 | $39,627 | $41,951 | $59,582 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,883 | $0 | $2,324 | $19,955 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | IS | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $1,690 | $2,740 | $1,330 | $2,780 | $4,530 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $360 | $1,410 | $0 | $1,450 | $3,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -313 | -1,227 | 0 | -1,350 | -2,986 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | IS | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,456 lb. | 3,528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 30.6 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 39% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 39% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 35% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 25% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 48% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 25% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 24% |
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